Implementing Premier Infrastructure Project Management ERP For Your Business
It’s no secret that the business of infrastructure project management can be challenging. From fast-changing regulations to a market crowding with customers, infrastructure companies need enterprise software that is flexible, efficient, and amenable to the changing landscape. In the face of these challenges, businesses in industries like transportation, communications, electric, gas, and sanitary services also must keep the public and those who utilize their services happy. A strong infrastructure project management ERP that can handle all of those needs should be at the top of your priority list.
Datix recognizes the importance of a powerful enterprise system for the infrastructure industry. With Epicor®, leaders in every area can access an accurate, real-time source of information on company processes and results, and then use that data to drive decisions and allocate resources efficiently. However, not every ERP platform can meet the challenges that your industry often faces. Epicor® is designed to help businesses increase sales, improve customer service, and reduce operating costs by creating a single nexus for process management and streamlining all operations. Although the platform can be applied to a wide range of markets and industries, they have a dedicated commitment to their oil and gas industry clients. The many functionalities of Epicor® for those looking for infrastructure project management ERP include:
- Improve service management to control contractual obligations, service level agreements and outstanding warranties.
- Maximize the utilization and productivity of field service staff with a workflow-based mobile application for wireless PDA’s.
- Support project management with the ability to plan and execute simple or complex projects that require intricate multi-level phases as well as strict costing.
- Epicor® offers a comprehensive solution for mixed-mode: engineer-to-order, make-to-order, make-to-stock and configure-to-order manufacturers.
- Integration of engineering, procurement, production and services.
- Provide the key elements of data integrity and security through an integrated enterprise solution with built-in application-level risk mitigation tools and Business Process Management—providing audit trails and secure workflow automation.
- Simplify estimating with exceptional quoting capabilities.
- Improve visibility with a comprehensive end-to-end solution containing built-in dashboards.
Infrastructure Project Management ERP
To be successful in a project environment like those in transportation, communications, electric and other services, project management must permeate every aspect of your business solution and link design, engineering, sales orders, jobs, tasks, milestones, purchase orders, field service calls, installations, budget, and cost information to each project. Companies that can meet the fluid demands of managing their portfolio of projects will be the ones that can rise above the competitors, and provide a more reliable experience for their service users. With Epicor® ERP, you’ll have a step up on the competition and be able to bid and win new business with accuracy and assurance. Epicor® Project Management is a comprehensive solution for managing complex projects that can require intricate multilevel phases, as well as strict costing and complex billing inherent to the infrastructure industry. Embedded within the robust capabilities of Epicor® Project Management are the capabilities to perform detailed estimation, planning, scheduling, costing, and supply chain logistics for complete control and analysis of any project.
Why Choose Datix for Infrastructure Project Management ERP
Those who work in infrastructure know that it is an asset-heavy industry. Losing track of your expenses, resources, or employees at any point during a project is unacceptable. General estimates just won’t cut it when it comes to targeting potential areas of waste, or weak links in the supply chain. Poor or inaccurate data driving decisions can cause a business to apply too many resources to an inefficient project, or missing a key step that was necessary for a contract or governmental compliance. Infrastructure industry leaders know that poor process management affects your ability to run smoothly, serve customers, and increase your bottom line.
Epicor® ERP allows your business total transparency through every stage and department of any job. Its closed-loop communication system links the partners and systems that make up your supply chain, enabling you to synchronize processes and eliminate any waste that may come with duplicate systems or processes. Epicor® can analyze that real-time data to cut back significantly on downtime, anticipate maintenance needs, and avoid problems due to faulty resources or poor project communication. Your infrastructure business will be able to leverage the ERP module to target areas of systematic waste or significant loss and avoid repeating the same mistakes in the future. Cutting back on this kind of unnecessary expenditure allows your business to remain agile and meet customer demands for lower costs while still maintaining product quality.
Datix knows that Epicor® is the ideal ERP for infrastructure project management companies. That’s why we are certified Gold Partners of the platform, and we’ve helped countless businesses across industries implement the enterprise software properly. We can help design the right dashboards and processes that your business needs from ERP—and train your employees on the best practices so that you know you are getting the most from your software investment. Get in contact with us today to learn how we can get started on your solution and to learn more about the benefits of Epicor® ERP for a company like yours!
